New Jersey Lawyers for Fire Injuries

Top-Rated Injury Lawyers Committed to Protecting the Rights of Clients Suffering from Fire Injuries Across New Jersey

Few things are more terrifying than finding yourself trapped by a fire.  Whether in a residential structure, commercial establishment or even at work, the trauma and injuries sustained can be devastating.  When you escape only to discover that your fire injuries could have been prevented had the property owner taken simple safety precautions, your right to financial compensation under New Jersey law can work to hold the negligent party accountable.

Landlords, store owners, and business owners all have a duty to take reasonable steps to keep their property safe under premises liability law.  This includes taking precautions to prevent fires. At Team Law, our injury lawyers have dedicated our 60-year practice to helping thousands of injured clients recover fair compensation for their injuries—and we have successfully recovered millions in the process to hold negligent parties responsible for their actions and omissions.

We know that no amount of financial compensation can ever truly make you whole again after suffering a serious fire injury—or losing a loved one much too soon.  Financial compensation can only help you get the high-quality treatment that you deserve and ease the financial stress caused by your injuries.

To learn more about legal options for protecting you and your family from the financial impact of fire injuries, call our New Jersey injury lawyers for a free case evaluation today.  You can also fill out this online contact form to tell us what happened.

Fire Injuries Have Far-Reaching Consequences

While smoke inhalation is actually the leading cause of death among fire injury victims, severe burns are some of the most difficult and painful injuries to treat.  Smoke inhalation can be particularly damaging because smoke caused by a burning building often contains harmful chemicals and particulates. Fire injuries involving smoke inhalation can lead to:

• Lung damage,
• Nerve damage,
• Reactive airways disfunction syndrome (RADS),
• Loss of lung capacity,
• Pulmonary damage,
• Death.

Unfortunately, smoke inhalation injuries are not as easy to recognize as a fire injury involving severe burns.  Because of this, victims often do not receive immediate medical care. Symptoms to watch for include:

• Coughing and shortness of breath,
• Headaches,
• Changes to the skin color,
• A hoarse speaking voice,
• Soot in the nostrils and/or throat,
• Fatigue,
• Seizures.

Burn injuries sustained in a fire often cause damage that goes far beyond the damage to the skin.  Advances in medical treatments available for burn and fire injury victims have increased the survival rate dramatically—but victims may continue to face a lifelong struggle and years of painful treatments. 

These treatments and the injuries themselves are often excruciatingly painful and leave the fire injury victim with permanent scarring and disfigurement.

Highly Trained New Jersey Injury Lawyers Comprehensively Investigate to Determine the Cause of Your Fire Injuries

At Team Law, we conduct a comprehensive investigation into your case to determine whether the property owner’s negligence was the root cause of your fire injuries. If someone else owned the property where the fire took place, you may be entitled to compensation based on New Jersey premises liability laws. 

Premises liability essentially places responsibility on property owners for ensuring that their property is reasonably safe for anyone legally entitled to be present on the property.  This includes:

• Installing appropriate fire alarms, sprinklers and fire prevention systems,
• Making sure fire alarms, sprinklers and fire prevention systems are in good working order,
• Maintaining fire escapes,
• Keeping all fire exits clear of obstacles,
• Making sure fire exits are clearly marked,
• Maintaining the property’s electrical system to prevent fires caused by faulty wiring.

The simple act of installing working fire alarm systems can save a life and prevent severe fire injuries.  At Team Law, our lawyers work tirelessly to hold negligent property owners accountable for preventable fire injuries.  We examine all documentation related to the fire, interview witnesses and even investigate the property owner’s past history of safety violations to get to the bottom of what happened in your case.

To get compensation based on New Jersey premises liability law, we work to prove the following necessary elements:

• The property owner had a duty to keep you safe (in other words, you were not trespassing when the fire occurred),
• The property knew about the danger, or reasonably should have known about the risk (remembering that New Jersey business owners have a duty to inspect their property to uncover hidden dangers, such as blocked exits or failing smoke detectors),
• The fire caused your injuries and you suffered harm as a result of those injuries.

Schedule a Free Case Review to Discuss Legal Options for Recovering Compensation for Your New Jersey Fire Injuries

At Team Law, we understand that you may be struggling with your recovery.  We are here to take on the burden of pursuing your legal right to compensation for your fire injuries.  To speak with our experienced premises liability lawyers, call our office or contact us online to schedule a free case review today.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Fire Injury Claims